Day Trips from Bologna to Emilia-Romagna

Skip the set itinerary and script of an organized tour and explore Bologna with a local host for a fully customized visit tailored to your pace and interests. Take in blockbuster attractions like Piazza Maggiore and the Due Torri plus delve into the parts of the city known only to locals to discover unique sights, favorite eateries, and little-known gems.

Book 24h in advance to Learn about three iconic Italian automobile makers during this full-day, small-group excursion to the  Ferrari Museum, the Lamborghini Museum, and the Ducati Factory and Museum. Ride comfortably from Bologna in a private bus or minivan. Listen to detailed commentary from your English-speaking guide. Upgrade to test-drive a Ferrari or Lamborghini or try the F1 Simulator at an additional cost.

Get more out of your time in Bologna by taking the time to visit the picturesque city of Ravenna—known for its spectacular churches and Byzantine mosaics. Don’t worry about planning an itinerary, as a guide takes care of that. During your tour, learn about the city’s history and visit a shortlist of important sights, such as Dante’s Tomb, Piazza del Popolo, and the Basilica of San Vitale.

This incredible tour will take you to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, where you will have the opportunity to relive the history of the Prancing Horse and try the Ferrari F1 Simulator. Following, a guided shuttle tour of the Ferrari Citadel in which the guide will share information about the factory, the history of the Fiorano racetrack and the entire Ferrari Citadel. After this journey through the history of the brand, it's time to feel the power of the Prancing Horse! Enjoy a test drive with a Ferrari on the streets of Maranello for an unforgettable experience*. To end the day, enjoy a complete lunch at the "Cavallino" restaurant, by the renowned chef Massimo Bottura where you can enjoy an excellent lunch. *Test drive with European driving licence: 19 years old, minimum 1 year of driving licence Test drive with non-European driving licence: 19 years old, minimum 1 year of driving license + International driving licence

Ideal for travelers interested in Italian sports cars, this day trip covers the best of the “Motor Valley” region of Emilia Romagna in one day. Visit the Ferrari Museum, the Lamborghini Museum, and the Maserati showroom and factory assembly line. After lunch, opt to test-drive a Ferrari or Lamborghini, or try the F1 race-car simulator (own expense).

Book 24h in advance! Italy is known for its food but the region of Emilia Romagna might be the best swath of Italy for culinary delights. And this private half- or full-day food tour packs in all that is delicious in the region. Opt to drive yourself or to have a driver take you, and then commence this fulfilling journey of edible treats in one of Italy's most gastronomic regions. Visit a prosciutto producer and a maker of Parmigiano in Parma, for example. Expect to eat like a real 'buona forchetta," the Italian word for a good eater. On the full-day tour, learn about balsamic vinegar.

Emilia Romagna is known for its standout gastronomy, even throughout Italy. Get an insider’s introduction to several of its most famous food products during this half-day, private tasting tour, which includes a sit-down lunch in a local restaurant. Enjoy guided visits to a Parmigiano Reggiano producer, historic vinegar factory, and traditional winery. Door-to-door vehicle transfers are included.

Explore three extraordinary wonders of Modena in one day: Pavarotti, Balsamic Vinegar and Ferrari. Visit the place that the famous opera singer called home on this unique experience and learn about his life behind the scenes. Visit a family-run vinegar factory and learn about the fascinating production process of traditional balsamic vinegar, with a tasting of the "black gold" of Modena at the end of the visit. Immerse yourself in the world of Ferrari by visiting the Maranello Museum inside the Ferrari Citadel. At lunch you can relax and enjoy a meal in a local restaurant with typical products. N.B. The stages may undergo logistical changes and the producers may be different from those listed.

Fulfill your need for speed on a private full-day tour of Italy’s ‘Motor Valley’ from Bologna. Get an insider’s look into the production of some of the world’s fastest and most coveted cars and sport bikes as you tour the factories and museums of Ducati, Ferrari and Lamborghini. Feel the power of these famously sleek machines with an optional test drive of a Ferrari Portofino or other world-class model. Taste regional cuisine with a midday lunch break, and enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide all day.

Dedicate a day to Italian super cars on your Bologna vacation, and visit the Lamborghini and Ferrari museums on a day trip. Offering a fuss-free way to visit both sites, the day trip includes round-trip transport, prebooked entry, and your own private guide. You’ll check out production lines, and see exhibits of vintage cars and models. Note that the Lamborghini factory tour is cancelled until August 2022.

Bologna sits in the heart of Emilia Romagna's 'Motor Valley' and 'Food Valley'. Experience the both in one day with this unique tour that combines visits to the area's top automotive museums Marvel at iconic Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati collections and enjoy a cheese farm tour and tasting. You can even take a test drive around the local track (extra charge).

Get ready for a fantastic foodie experience in Bologna—the chance to visit a shortlist of nearby food factories to learn how local specialties are made. Instead of booking taxis, round-trip private transportation is included so you can travel seamlessly between a prosciutto producer, a balsamic vinegar factory, a parmesan cheese factory, and a wine cellar—with guided tours and tastings along the way.

Sports car enthusiasts can take a deep dive into the universe of “La Rossa” with this exclusive Ferrari experience. Visit the Ferrari museums in Maranello and Modena, as well as the Fiorano test track at the Ferrari factory. Get behind the wheel of a powerful 488 Challenge for a spin around the track and 488 Spider for a road test, and feel like a Formula 1 driver in a professional simulator.

Follow your senses on a full-day culinary tour of Bologna’s famous food region. Visit local factories and family-run producers for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of products enjoyed around the world, including Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Modena balsamic vinegar, prosciutto, and wine. Enjoy samples of fresh, hand-crafted products along the way and indulge in breakfast and multi-course Italian lunch with wine pairings. It’s a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the sights, smells, and tastes of Emilia-Romagna!

Savor Italy’s best food and marvel at its top sportscars in a single tour with this excursion to Food Valley and Motor Valley in Emilia-Romagna. Visit the Ferrari Museum and Lamborghini Museum to admire icons of automobile history, then sample balsamic vinegar, wine, and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese at local producers in the nearby hills—all stress-free with full-day private transport, tickets, and tastings included.

Dedicate a day to Italian super cars with this private tour of the factories and museums of Modena and Bologna. With a personal guide, you'll visit the Pagani Automobili Museum and the Lamborghini Museum for factory tours, and check out the Ferrari Museum, too. Door-to-door transport from your hotel is included, along with a traditional Italian lunch mid-tour.

The perfect tour for FERRARI LOVERS! Don't miss the opportunity to discover how the Ferrari myth started and the evolution of these amazing cars. The guided factory tour with the shuttle-bus drives you around the main buildings of the "Cittadella" (small city), how the factory is called… an exclusive tour around the premises and the Fiorano Track. Have fun testing a real Ferrari simulator! Free visits of the two famous Ferrari Museums (private guide on request with an extra cost). A private driver will take you around all locations (pick up and drop off included) MIN. PEOPLE REQUESTED: 2 From 2 to 3/4 pp car From 4 to 7 pp minivan

Discover the best of Bologna and the Emilia Romagna region on a tour that covers the region’s highlights. You’ll pay homage to Italy super cars on visits to the Lamborghini, Pagani, and Ferrari museums, and take a tour of a balsamic vinegar factory. Lunch is included along with an additional wine tour and tasting (just note, the latter is not available on Mondays).

Explore the countryside outside Bologna on a self-guided bike tour with train transport. Take in the natural beauty of the Emilia-Romagna region, home to rolling, vineyard-covered hills, and visit the towns of Bazzano and Vignola to see fortresses and other historical sites from the Middle Ages. This is a great way to enjoy a day of sightseeing at your own pace and get a little exercise, too.

Combine two of Emilia Romagna’s most celebrated traditions—automobiles and food—during this unique, two-for-one private tour. Get a peek at some of the region’s famous cars at the Ferrari and Lamborghini museums, with an English-speaking guide to orient your visit. Then, enjoy a Parmesan cheese tasting in a unique setting—the Maserati-filled Panini Motor Museum—followed by a visit to a fifth-generation Modena balsamic vinegar producer.

Discover the food excellences of Modena: Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar. Visit with a guide an authentic farm of our country side, the cows and the three production phases, from the milk to a wheel. The aging storage is an amazing place where thousands of wheels sleeps! The Balsamic vinegar is produced with a minimum of 12 y.o. in special and particular barrels of wood. The guided visit will tell you all the secrets about this excellence called "Black Gold". Prosciutto and cured-meats as salami, pancetta, coppa, mortadella are typical of this Region: this producer is one of the best and his products are soooo good. The guided tour will surprise you! Lunch into the brand-new private restaurant of the producer (tortelloni+selection of cured-meats with local bread, dessert, beverages) All tastings will be served at the end of each tour! MIN. PEOPLE REQUESTED FOR THE TOUR: 2 From 2 to 3/4 pp car From 4 to 7 pp minivan

During this full-day experience, you will be able to become familiar with some well-known Italian brands and delicacies born in Emilia-Romagna. We will pick you up with a minivan directly at your place in Bologna, Modena or Florence (please choose a correct tour option) in the morning and let your perfect day begin. We will visit local producers to learn something new about the production processes of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, Lambrusco sparkling wine. After all the tours, you’ll taste the products to discover their typical flavors. Your experience wouldn't be complete without visiting Ferrari Museum, so to see the most famous supercar brand of all time, Ferrari. And, of course, without having lunch in a picturesque estate situated among the gentle hills of the Modena area. At the end of the day, the driver will take you back to your place. When select SELF DRIVE OPTION, you have to travel with your OWN car. NO TRANSFER is included

Discover the beauty of the Unesco mosaics of Ravenna with this guided tour departing from Bologna by train. The eternal beauty of the mosaics kept inside some of the most famous Unesco monuments of Ravenna, in a small group guided tour of the city center, and the Unesco monuments known all over the world.